Meatball vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between meatball and roast beef
- Meatball has more manganese, fiber, and folate; however, roast beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and potassium.
- Roast beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 43% more than meatball.
- Roast beef has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1780% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +412.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +501.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1159.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +504.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1139.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
2.25 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
0.87 g
Maltose:
0.27 g
Galactose:
0.04 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.29 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +455.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 2.04µg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 1.318g | 29% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 3.69g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 0.27g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.46mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 1.521g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 5.581mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 3.2mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.015mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 647mg | 10% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 115kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 853mg | 8% |
| Folate | 36µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 18.62g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.043mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.566mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 1.6µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.05mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 14.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.47g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 242mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | 0.148g | N/A |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 43.9mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.309g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.